Washburn Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate
Topeka, Kansas · Public · Less than 2-year
- Applicants
- 670
- Admitted
- 273
- Yield
- 77.3%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 670 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Washburn Institute of Technology's acceptance rate has fallen from 47.1% in 2014–15 to 40.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,211 to 670 (-45%) over that period.
Its 40.7% rate makes Washburn Institute of Technology more selective than about 89% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Kansas schools, it is more selective than about 95%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (25.8% for women vs 52.4% for men, a 26.6-point gap). Washburn Institute of Technology has been test-blind (scores not considered) throughout the data window (since at least 2014–15). Of admitted students, 77.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,211 | 570 | 47.1% | 376 |
| 2015–16 | 1,060 | 455 | 42.9% | 276 |
| 2016–17 | 1,390 | 788 | 56.7% | 584 |
| 2017–18 | 699 | 350 | 50.1% | 261 |
| 2018–19 | 799 | 477 | 59.7% | 268 |
| 2019–20 | 715 | 360 | 50.3% | 277 |
| 2020–21 | 544 | 222 | 40.8% | 176 |
| 2021–22 | 657 | 288 | 43.8% | 239 |
| 2022–23 | 662 | 278 | 42% | 248 |
| 2023–24 | 670 | 273 | 40.7% | 211 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 295 | 76 | 25.8% |
| Men | 370 | 194 | 52.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Washburn Institute of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Washburn Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
Washburn Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is 40.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (273 admitted of 670 applicants).
Is Washburn Institute of Technology test optional?
Washburn Institute of Technology is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Washburn Institute of Technology?
Washburn Institute of Technology received 670 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 273.
Is Washburn Institute of Technology getting harder to get into?
Washburn Institute of Technology has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47.1% in 2014–15 to 40.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.washburntech.edu/.